Monthly Archives: March 2010

garter couture

i won’t be wearing a garter, but if i was, it would look like this: or maybe this: or maybe this: and if you are one of my reader brides who will be wearing a garter, you should get yours … Continue reading

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goodbye ashley place, hello pleasant street

{toasting our engagement with the neighbors on the front porch of 6 ashley – and yes, i’m holding a newborn baby. would you expect anything less??} today is a bittersweet day for the ferraiolos. my parents are (sob!) moving out … Continue reading

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eat drink and be married!

spending the afternoon with bridesmaid jamie at the engaged! in washington event. the fun spans across five of dc’s most well-known wedding venues and includes bridal fashion, flowers, photography, hair, makeup, yummy food and drinks. i’m excited to brainstorm some … Continue reading

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bridal party intros: jamie

this striking blonde is none other than bridesmaid, jamie. she and i have the very fun experience of serving as bridesmaids for each other this fall and so far it has made for lots of bride-y fun (mostly in the … Continue reading

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inspiration #6

{his and hers bouquets via maloman photography} happy birthday, stevie! we are headed up to nyc today to celebrate his 28th with a weekend in the city

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bridal party intros: kodack

steve and kodack (paul) were known as “the twins” at mary washington — see any resemblance in the pics up above? the two were pretty much inseparable through soccer and then as roommates sophomore, junior, and senior year. we all … Continue reading

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a night to remember

steve and i celebrated our engagement with 40 of our closest friends last weekend in fredericksburg. the murrays were our gracious hosts for an amazing party and a fantastic time had by all! from the yummy food to the touching … Continue reading

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bridal party intros: alana

beautiful bridesmaid alana and i met freshman year at mary washington. she sadly transferred away to north carolina after sophomore year but, fear not! our lovefest continued. she has been such a faithful friend fielding my late night panicky planning … Continue reading

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inspiration #5

{truer words were never spoken via etsy} it’s been a semi-rough week full of catering debates! sometimes it’s nice to remember what it’s really all about. happy friday!

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makeup artist: check! (again)

so, long story short, secured makeup artist #1 laura bateman had to move to knoxville and can’t do my wedding-day makeup. this is where lots of planning time is a total blessing and i love even more that i can … Continue reading

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